Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Bay Stealth 2030 BSVL Liner Vee Hull 2007 vs VIP Vegas 185 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP Bay Stealth 2030 BSVL Liner Vee Hull 2007 vs VIP Vegas 185 2005 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The VIP Vegas 185 2005 measures 18,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 16,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the VIP Bay Stealth 2030 BSVL Liner Vee Hull 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the VIP Bay Stealth 2030 BSVL Liner Vee Hull 2007 tips the scales at 1 747 lbs — 1 722 lbs more than the VIP Vegas 185 2005 at 25 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The VIP Bay Stealth 2030 BSVL Liner Vee Hull 2007 carries a rated maximum of 115 hp. Engine data for the VIP Vegas 185 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the VIP Bay Stealth 2030 BSVL Liner Vee Hull 2007 carries 46 gallons versus 2 gallons in the VIP Vegas 185 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The VIP Vegas 185 2005 is rated for 8 passengers, while the VIP Bay Stealth 2030 BSVL Liner Vee Hull 2007 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the VIP Vegas 185 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Vegas 185 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The VIP Bay Stealth 2030 BSVL Liner Vee Hull 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelBay Stealth 2030 BSVL Liner Vee Hull
ModelVegas 185
Model Year2007
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches88
Deadrise10℃
Deadrise16.5℃
Weight - Detail1,747 lbs
Weight - Detail2,300 lbs. w/4 Cylinder 2,500 lbs. w/6 Cylinder
Weight - kg792.43
Weight - kg1133.98
Weight - lbs.1747
Weight - lbs.25
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet18
Length - Inches3
Length - Inches5
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters6.17
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Inches243
Length overall - Inches221
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail46 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters174.13
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal46
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max115-150 hp (200 hp for Sea Star motors less than 500 lbs.)
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard135-190 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people7 or 1,019 lbs
Maximum people8
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 8049TB tandem axle galvanized w/ disc brakes & 14 in. galvanized wheels
Trailer - DetailModel 7954SN Single Axle Trailer w/Chrome Wheels w/Chrome Lug Nuts
Trailer - Height88 in. (98 in. w/ tall console)
Trailer - Height75 in
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 2 in
Trailer - WeightTow Weight: 3,620 lbs
Trailer - Weight3,300 lbs
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width92 in